A long-serving Sinn Fein politician in Sligo has paid tribute to Martin McGuinness saying he has left a huge legacy in relation to political life on the island of Ireland.
Councillor Sean McManus is a close personal friend of the Sinn Fein Northern leader who announced his retirement from politics last night for health reasons.
He will not contest the northern elections.
Councillor McManus played a central part in developing the party's current peace strategy and worked with Martin McGuinness as a senior member of Sinn Fein's negotiating team.
He says Martin McGuinness leaves a significant legacy:
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Cllr. McManus who himself will step down from politics next month says that he hopes McGuinness will get well and continue to contribute to politics in a background capacity:
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